Harris County is a member of a joint public/private economic development initiative comprised of several counties, known as the "Valley Region," in Georgia and Alabama.  The name of this organization is The Valley Partnership in the Columbus, Georgia Region. 

Mission Of The Organization

The mission of the The Valley Partnership is to enhance the development and promotion of commerce, trade, industry, and employment opportunities for the public good and to promote the general welfare of the region.

Vision Statement

"The Valley Partnership, a leader in economic development, is a visionary regional community led by public and private partners spanning governmental boundaries and working in unison. The Valley Partnership, building upon a foundation and value system of broad diversity, educational excellence, progressive leadership, lifelong learning, and unparalleled quality of life, is committed to capturing the jobs of the future and creating opportunity for all citizens."

The Harris County Chamber of Commerce works in conjunction with our County Manager, County Commissioners, and local Development Authority as well as with The Valley Partnership Joint Development Authority. 

The Chamber's Mission is as follows:

• Stimulate economic development growth in the Valley Region by encouraging the establishment of new business and the expansion of existing businesses with a focus on maintaining and/ or improving the quality of life.

• Promote the common interest and well being of the Valley Region by developing strong public/ private partnerships; and

• Create a joint development authority or authorities for the purpose of enhancing economic development in the Valley Region and sharing in multi-level revenues and support where and when appropriate.

• Encourage and support regional programs that enhance the efforts of the Georgia State Service Delivery Region Eight and the Regional Advisory Council (RAC 8).

• Promote tourism, recreation and multi-modal transportation in the Valley Region.